# Botanical Research and Applications

**Type:** Topics  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/topics/botanical-research-and-applications-2/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Citations | 441,757 |
| Description | This cluster of papers explores the properties, sources, applications, and stability of betalains, particularly in relation to their antioxidant activity, nutritional significance, and potential health benefits. The research covers a wide range of topics including the extraction, characterization, and bioavailability of betalains from various plant sources, with a focus on Opuntia species. Additionally, the cluster delves into the use of betalains as natural colorants and their potential role in functional foods. |
| Domain | Life Sciences |
| Field | Agricultural and Biological Sciences |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/T12330 |
| Works | 95,424 |

## Topic researchers

Showing 12 of 20.

- [Róbert Langer](https://scholariq.org/researchers/robert-langer/)
- [Pamela S. Soltis](https://scholariq.org/researchers/pamela-s-soltis/)
- [Kevin J. Gaston](https://scholariq.org/researchers/kevin-j-gaston/)
- [Alisdair R. Fernie](https://scholariq.org/researchers/alisdair-r-fernie/)
- [Rui L. Reis](https://scholariq.org/researchers/rui-l-reis/)
- [Ian H. Witten](https://scholariq.org/researchers/ian-h-witten/)
- [Fereidoun Azizi](https://scholariq.org/researchers/fereidoun-azizi/)
- [J. Alfredo Martínéz](https://scholariq.org/researchers/j-alfredo-martinez/)
- [Michael F. Ashby](https://scholariq.org/researchers/michael-f-ashby/)
- [Eibe Frank](https://scholariq.org/researchers/eibe-frank/)
- [José M. Lorenzo](https://scholariq.org/researchers/jose-m-lorenzo/)
- [Axel Visel](https://scholariq.org/researchers/axel-visel/)

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